Tag: UK News

Sir Billy Connolly’s balance is continuing to deteriorate due to Parkinson’s disease, leading to a “couple of serious falls,” according to his wife, Pamela Stephenson. The loss of balance has become the “most significant” symptom suffered by the 80-year-old Scottish comedian, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2013. In recent years, Sir Billy has… Continue reading Billy Connolly had 'serious falls' after balance issues, says wife

Plans to overhaul the fire service have led to threats of a strike by firefighters in North Wales. On Saturday, over 100 demonstrators protested against the proposed changes in Wrexham. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has expressed concern that the plans would lead to a poorer service in towns and cities. North Wales Fire Service… Continue reading North Wales firefighters threaten strikes amid revamp plans

Following a crash involving the Flying Scotsman locomotive and the Royal Scotsman train, safety inspections will be carried out on the Flying Scotsman. The collision, which occurred at Aviemore in the Highlands, resulted in two people being treated in hospital for minor injuries. The locomotive was scheduled to run passenger trips over the weekend, but… Continue reading Flying Scotsman crash: Safety checks to be carried out on iconic locomotive

Dog owners of American bully XL dogs attended a free training session in Hull to learn how to keep their pets safe. The dogs are set to be banned by the end of the year under a law that applies in England, Wales and Scotland once work has been finalized to define the breed. The… Continue reading Hull dog trainer holds session for American bully XL dogs

Lancashire Police have launched a public appeal for information to help locate Stephen Pennington, a child rapist who has breached his conditions of release and is being recalled to prison. Pennington, aged 35, was previously imprisoned in 2009 and again in 2022 for violating a sexual harm prevention order. He is described as being slim,… Continue reading 'High-risk' child rapist Stephen Pennington hunted

The tragic death of Elianne Andam, a 15-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed at a bus stop in Croydon, has had a profound impact on the friends of Zaian Aimable-Lina. Zaian was also just 15 years old when he was brutally stabbed in Ashburton Park in 2019. Shakira and Lasini, both now 17, have spoken… Continue reading Croydon: Elianne Andam's death 'triggers flashbacks'

Rishi Sunak is set to embark on a new image overhaul in the coming days, shedding his reputation as “Mr Safe Pair of Hands” and taking on a new, more aggressive persona. Sunak’s goal is to position himself as the “change candidate” and convince voters that he can address the country’s problems in a way… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Rishi Sunak needs political superpowers to make his rebrand work

Glastonbury Festival organizers have announced that ticket prices for next year’s event will increase to £360, a £20 increase from this year’s cost of £335 plus a £5 booking fee. The price hike comes after an increase of £55 from the 2022 price of £280. Co-organizer Emily Eavis made the announcement on social media and… Continue reading Glastonbury Festival 2024 tickets rise to £360

A fatal incident occurred when a man was hit by a van in Pomeroy, County Tyrone. The man was hit by the vehicle on the Pomeroy Road at around 11:30 pm on Friday. Despite receiving medical attention at the scene, the victim unfortunately died. The driver of the van was taken to a hospital with… Continue reading Pomeroy: Man dies after being struck by van

UK businesses can apply for retrospective grants of up to £50m to help cover the cost of new food labelling requirements under the Windsor Framework, which amends the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol. The government plans to offer flat-rate grants adjusted by company size to businesses that can show added labelling expenses, as long as they… Continue reading Brexit: Government to help with 'Not for EU' label costs